Satellite Projection Test by mbostock

Figure 37.—Tilted Perspective projection. Eastern seaboard viewed from a point about 160 km above Newburg, N.Y. Parameters using symbols in text: φ₁ = 41º 30′ N. lat, λ₀ = 74º 00′ W. long., ω = 55º, γ = 210º, P = 1.025. 1º graticule.

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